Fremont, Nebraska
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 4% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 15% for violent crime
Fremont is a mid-size city in Nebraska with about 27,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and cost of living. It rates lower on comfortable days and violent crime.
Official websitefremont.ne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.0 in
muggy 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$174k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$897better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.52%better than 25% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.94%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.6 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.8 inbetter than 31% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 37% of US places
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 16% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.9better than 42% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 81% of US places
School Quality40.8better than 16% of US places
Violent Crime1555/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime1363/100kbetter than 34% of US places
Community
Population27,23095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2252nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3358th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance32 mibetter than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.1%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.63better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fremont an affordable place to live?
- Fremont is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fremont?
- The median home value in Fremont is $174k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fremont?
- Median household income in Fremont is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fremont?
- Median gross rent in Fremont is $897 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fremont safe?
- Fremont is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1555/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1363/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fremont?
- Fremont averages 76°F in July and 23°F in January, with 32.6 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fremont?
- Public-school quality in Fremont is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fremont?
- The average one-way commute in Fremont is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)